Owner Comments:
1870 10C Standard Silver
Judd-869, Pollock-965
Rarity: High R.7 (<7 believed Known), PR63RB
Ex: Simpson Collection/Lemus Collection
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty Head with hair bun and star on headband, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, motto IN GOD WE TRUST on scroll below.
Reverse: 10 CENTS centered inside a small oak and laurel wreath. STANDARD SILVER, in large letters, arcs along the top half of the reverse rim. The date 1870 is at the lower reverse rim and outside of the wreath.
Comment:
A glorious piece with full originality, otherwise golden-orange surfaces are further adorned with even more vivid reddish-rose highlights. Fully struck, quite smooth and possessing above-average eye appeal at the lower reaches of Choice quality.
A curly lintmark is noted in the right obverse field under Liberty's throat, providing a pedigree marker.
Provenance/Appearances:
Ex Bob Simpson Collection, Bowers & Merena Jan 2011 Tampa Bay Rarities Sale Lot #1276 ($2934), Prior
- Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Heritage Jan 2009 FUN / Lot #1743; Ex: Stack's private treaty.
Additional Comment – in 2011 this piece was in a PCGS holder (18091481) and prior to acquisition from a 3 party it was crossed over to an NGC holder at the same grade with Simpson provenance noted